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Architect Daniele Sini used SterlingOSB Zero to revitalise Ravensbourne House's dated kitchen into a family space for his young family

From dated kitchen to welcoming family zone at Ravensbourne House with...

Architect Daniele Sini used SterlingOSB Zero to revitalise Ravensbourne House's dated kitchen into a family space for his young family.
The latest JCT Training Video Modules are perfect for reinforcing your knowledge or getting to grips with a JCT Contract

Brush up on construction contracts with JCT’s Training Video Modules

The latest JCT Training Video Modules are perfect for reinforcing your knowledge or getting to grips with a JCT Contract JCT has released a new...
Hospital refurbishment projects from Kier and Tilbury Douglas have updated NHS buildings to provide an improved healthcare experience

Hospital refurbishment projects in motion for Tilbury Douglas and Kier

Hospital refurbishment projects have been successfully delivered by Kier and Tilbury Douglas, updating NHS buildings to provide an improved healthcare experience.
FlowForma US growth

FlowForma accelerates US growth as it takes residency in New York...

FlowForma accelerates its US growth as it takes up residency in the Enterprise Ireland New York business hub and has announced plans to open its own premises in the next two years.
tunnelling operative career

HS2 launches new tunnelling operative career opportunities

HS2 has launched a new tunnelling operative career opportunity for workers to join Tunnelcraft, alongside Balfour Beatty VINCI’s (BBV) tunnelling experts to create a significant stretch of Britain’s new railway.
A failure to undertake a proper structural assessment led to a builder suffering life-changing injuries

Failure to get proper structural assessment leads to fine for property...

A Derbyshire property owner's failure to undertake a proper structural assessment led to a builder suffering life-changing injuries.
interest rate rise

Interest rate rise: Bank of England raises interest rate to 4.25%

The Bank of England has raised the interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25% for the 11th consecutive time following an unexpected jump in inflation last month.
Data Center IT Specialist and System administrator Talk, Use Tablet Computer, Wearing Safety Wests. Server Clod Farm with Two Information Technology Engineers checking Cyber Security.

The importance of good cybersecurity practices in construction

PBC Today explores the importance of good cybersecurity practices in construction, as well as how these measures can be implemented effectively.
A total of £1.8bn has been awarded through multiple grant schemes such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to improve energy efficiency across the UK

£1.8bn Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to improve energy efficiency of social...

A total of £1.8bn has been awarded through multiple grant schemes such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund to improve energy efficiency across the UK.

Multiple hospital projects to be delivered by Tilbury Douglas and MTX

Multiple hospital projects are set to be delivered by Tilbury Douglas and MTX, including a £26.5m replacement outpatients building in Stoke-on-Trent and operating theatres at Royal Bolton Hospital.
BSF Champion Status

Building a Safer Future announces first organisations to be awarded BSF...

Building a Safer Future has announced the first group of organisations to be awarded BSF Champion status after completing its new building safety culture change assessment scheme.
BAM, Morgan Sindall and GRAHAM have all won lots totalling over £4m on the fifth generation of the Southern Construction Framework(SCF 5)

BAM, Bouygues and more selected for £4.5bn Southern Construction Framework 

BAM, Morgan Sindall, Bouygues, and GRAHAM have all won lots totalling over £4m on the fifth generation of the Southern Construction Framework(SCF 5).

New NHS Croydon medical centre structurally assured by Build Warranty

A new 4-storey medical centre in East Croydon for the National Health Service (NHS) has been structurally assured by Build Warranty Technical Services.
SterlingOSB Zero

Versatile SterlingOSB Zero featured in multi-functional furniture

SterlingOSB Zero from West Fraser is a well-loved material for architects and designers who are looking to incorporate an industrial vibe to work and leisure spaces.
Vectorworks and NVIDIA have delivered a direct connection to building and operating applications with the Omniverse Connector

Vectorworks and NVIDIA’s Omniverse Connector expands opportunities in the Metaverse

Working with NVIDIA, Vectorworks delivers a direct connection to the innovative platform for building and operating applications with the Omniverse Connector.
image of rooftop solar PV on warehouse, green energy

Unused space and green energy: Why warehouse solar PV is the...

In this article, Alice Bushell, senior associate at Eversheds Sutherland, explores how using green energy solutions, such as rooftop solar PV, could revolutionise warehouses across the UK.
Modular Building

Inside Modular: Expanding what’s possible in modular construction logistics with Stream...

In this episode of Inside Modular, Carson Holmquist, co-founder and CEO of Stream Logistics discusses his company's recent investments in the growth of Stream's modular construction logistics.
United Living Property Services (ULPS), a subsidiary of United Living Group, have been awarded a place on two National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF) frameworks

United Living secures two National Housing Maintenance Forum Framework spots

United Living Property Services (ULPS), a subsidiary of United Living Group, have been awarded a place on two National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF) frameworks.
Balfour Beatty, BAM Nuttall and Heathrow Airport will work with a new regulatory sandbox from the Health and Safety Executive

Three major infrastructure companies join new health and safety regulatory sandbox

Balfour Beatty, BAM Nuttall and Heathrow Airport will work with a new regulatory sandbox from the Health and Safety Executive.
building safety act

RSU investigating 19 firms who have not complied with the Building...

This week, Lee Rowley announced that the DLUHC's  Recovery Strategy Unit (RSU) are investigating 19 rogue firms that have not complied with the Building Safety Act.
Nearly nine out of ten planners feel that social media is fuelling misinformation about local planning issues, according to the RTPI

Social media fuels misinformation on local planning issues, say 87% of...

Nearly nine out of ten planners feel that social media is fuelling misinformation about local planning issues, according to the RTPI.
SterlingOSB Zero

SterlingOSB Zero for industrial chic in compact Paris loft apartment

The "Under the Roof" project in Paris has been given a new lease of life using SterlingOSB Zero from the West Fraser range.
fire safety alarm, digital technology

Managing new fire safety regulations through the power of digital technology

In this article, Rob Norton, UK director, PlanRadar, explores how digital platforms and technology can enable construction professionals to manage new fire safety legislation and compliance.
Secured by Design ATLAS national training conference

2023 Secured by Design ATLAS national training conference and exhibition opens

NPCC prevention lead and Merseyside chief constable Serena Kennedy opened the 2023 Secured by Design ATLAS national training conference and exhibition, which underlines putting prevention first within policing.
construction starts

Over 50% of construction starts faltered during February, according to report

Glenigan has released its March 2023 Construction Review, which has shown that over 50 per cent of construction, starts have faltered during the month of February as the industry navigates a tough economic landscape.
A London company has been fined £175,000 after a worker suffered serious head injuries that saw him hospitalised for seven months

HSE issues £175k fine after worker suffers head injuries from concrete...

A London company has been fined £175,000 after a worker suffered serious head injuries that saw him hospitalised for seven months.